by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how South Dakota State University compares to other colleges that offer health professions.
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South Dakota State University holds a strong position among schools offering health professions. More specifically it was ranked #1,045 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in South Dakota.
During the most recent reporting year, South Dakota State University awarded 411 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at South Dakota State University earn a median of $98,156 a year. This is above $62,701, the median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University, health professions students borrow a median amount of $28,333 in student loans. This is above $25,050, the typical median for all majors at South Dakota State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,526 | $1,526 |
Find out more about South Dakota State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of health professions associate’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University are White. Approximately 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 356 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at South Dakota State University were White. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in health professions from South Dakota State University identified as men.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at South Dakota State University were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at South Dakota State University.
This health professions program at South Dakota State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 361 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 100 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 27 |
| Public Health | 25 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 10 |